Mom is developing bad pressure sores on her bottom. We have tried everything: various zinc oxide creams, gabapentin, seen dermatologist and gastroenterologist. All doctors say to move more, get up and walk often, sleep on her side. Mom is 108 yrs old, and mobility is becoming an issue. Just gathering the energy to get out of her chair is hard, and she can only stand or walk for short times...minutes. Sleeping on her side is difficult, as it puts pressure on her old hip replacement, causing discomfort. She is in constant pain (primary doc terms it "chronic idiopathic anal pain", and admits there is no cure. Has anyone used a Roho cushion for this? It was recommended by one doc, but they are pretty expensive, about $400. Any suggestions?
Wow! It is amazing that your mom is up and walking at all. My mom is 91 and has been pretty much bed bound for at least 10 years. She goes in a wheelchair to church on Sunday & to the doctors. I asked one of her doctors how to prevent pressure sores & he checked with his colleagues at the Washington Hospital Center. They recommended an air loss mattress. These are very expensive ($4,000 and up), but I found an air loss mattress overlay which works beautifully. It has a pump and is a plastic mattress which goes on top of her regular mattress. It cost about $300 & I got it from one of the medical supply companies on-line. It is very easy and we have had it going for at least 5 years. It stays plugged in and does its job. It has been well worth it. We do have a Roho cushion for her chair, but she doesn't find it very comfortable.
Best of luck and prayers! You deserve a medal for helping her all this time.
Sincerely,
Old Maid
My mom (90 yrs) is in the advance stages of Alzheimers and is confined to her bed. We have the prescribed alternating air pressure mattress, and all the cushions, creams, ointments to combat pressure sores along with a really wonderful 5 day live in caregiver who is really vigilant in doing everything in her power to prevent bed sores from developing on my mom. One suggestion my mom's visiting nurse did suggest is a product called JUVEN. Check with her doctor before giving it to her. It's a product made by the same company that makes Ensure and you can order it on Amazon. It's been a fantastic product for my mother...check out the reviews. I hope it helps your mom.